By His Excellency George Washington, Esq; general and commander in chief ... Proclamation. Whereas several persons, inhabitants of the United States of America ... have been so lost to the interest and welfare of their country, as to repair to the enemy ... Given at head quarters, Morris Town, January 25th, 1777. ...

Abstract

Declaring that all persons accepting the provisions for protection granted by Lord and General Howe's proclamation of November 30, 1776, and refusing to surrender the same, are and will be treated "as common enemies of the American States." Signed: George Washington. By His Excellency's command, Robert H. Harrison. secretary. Printed area measures 36.5 x 21.0 cm.